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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
A notice from the Lititz Pennsylvania post office indicates a class matter affecting mail service. The brief item notes administrative actions or decisions impacting local operations without detailed specifics.
A Pittsburgh scientist reportedly found a method to convert petroleum into edible fatty acids blended with glycerine to create a new food, potentially substituting butter and stabilizing prices. The piece contrasts growing corporate regulation with public concerns, mentions looming elections, and notes the death of Charles Widmyer, found frozen near Lancaster.
Lan caster County Farmers Association hosts afternoon meeting at Home Building Mechanicsville on Saturday at 1 30 P M. Program includes The Woman on the Farm by Mrs David D Huber, Demonstration On Fireless Cooking, recitation by David H Bru baker, bee keeping reasons by W S Kilheffer, and The American Farmer Past Present and Future by H Frank Eshleman Esq. Also notes Mrs Jerome S Yocum injured Monday scaling a barn ladder on Railroad Avenue. Dr Hershey treated her. Manheim Athletic Association fair opens Saturday evening February 17 for three weeks. Playground movement urged.
Death records report Henry H. Gaus of Brickerville dying at 23 after a yearlong TB illness. services at St. John's Lutheran, interment at Kreider's cemetery. Marguerite Albright widow of Reuben O. Albright dies at Sparrows Point at 75, formerly of Lancaster, Moravian church member. funeral at Moravian church. Margaret Zehner of Plymouth, Ind., born in Lancaster, age 75, in ill health.
Rebecca wife of John B Kraul died recently with funeral services in the Reformed church led by Rev A J Bachman and Rev E E Schantz. Survived by husband John and children John Philip Lillie and Mrs Charles Bear a sister Mrs John Bender a brother Peter Mack all nearby. Rebecca belonged to the Lutheran church and the Patriotic Daughters of America. Local items note D D Miller buys West Main street home for 900 and will move soon. he also belongs to the U S GC Band. K of G E to open fair Feb 10 at P O S A Hall with band music. Emanuel Ulrich ill with typhoid fever. Amos Krall delivering 725 pounds of milk daily to station. J C Ream sold tobacco to Risser & Bear of Lititz. David Eberly sold tobacco to Lehn & Co of Lititz for 10 3. My and Mrs Warren Miller of Lebanon and Mrs Clara Wright of Minneapolis visited town. Henry Keath of White Oak Lancaster co attended Mrs Krall’s funeral, aunt to the Keath party.
Edward E. Smith of Shillington visited his brother Robert Smith last Sunday. C. S. Cooper was away on a cigar business trip. Rev. C. T. Moyer preached a revival sermon in the Evangelical church last Thursday. Rev. H. J. Kline of the U E B church preached another revival sermon on Tuesday evening. Washington Camp No. 694 P O S of A plans a boom session Friday evening. Last Saturday evening on the upper end of town there were collisions and runaways involving five teams with injuries. F P Dixon and Charles Slair of Palmage were talking together.
The report notes a blizzard and drifted snow causing traffic tie ups on the Lancaster and Northern Railroad. Last Sunday a small object crawled on the snow and was found to be a live fly. Local notices mention a clearance sale by IL L. Keith, community events at Washington Camp No. 989 P. C. 8., and upcoming spelling bee at Rothsville High School. Residents and merchants are recuperating, with some family updates and social visits recorded.
Horace Weber begins housekeeping after living with William Horst as farmers move tobacco to markets. Airy Hill students receive puzzles from Reuben Long of Manheim. Teachers meet at Fairland hotel for an impromptu session, each detailing morning services. Aaron Ruhl hog weighs 413 pounds. Henry Singer family visits Pottsville. Emma and Amy Heagy assist at home. Airy Hill school enjoyed sleighing on Friday afternoon.
Patrons and ex pupils report on school facilities at Sun Hill with Miss Evans and Lime Rock with Christ Gibbel. Mr Willard Singer returns home from Pottsville for first time since Christmas. Population growth seen as two more families join Cyrus Dohner and Homer Schreiner. A population promoter's nocturnal habits disrupt Dr Seiling who bravely helped the Snavely family during a harsh night.
Lititz shoppers are urged to visit Lutz’s Variety Store to see large stock and special prices on canned goods. A customer noted the Saturday crowd resembled a Philadelphia store due to “mere goods for less money.” The bucket sale was a success and more deals are promised next Saturday.
A brief listing notes B F Lutz store located two doors east of the post office in Letetz Pennsylvania. Local business directory item indicates retail presence in the borough without extra details.
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